Job Details

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools.

As a proud member of the Toyota Group, we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Our Piedmont plant is currently undergoing a major expansion in 2025, bringing in over 120 new machines and automation systems, creating exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.

Summary/Purpose

The assembly technician will support manufacturing activities that follow policies and procedures related to successful manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Able to learn to operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level with emphasis on quality, IATF 16949 standard, safety/environmental, 5S (housekeeping) and productivity.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Flexible to work in any area of the operation.
• Willing and able to work any shift.
• Project a positive outlook in conversation and conduct.
• Able to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Responsible for 5S in their area.
• Travel, as required.
• May perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and ergonomics' oriented
• Ability to understand and demonstrate standard work.
• Proficient English communication skills.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed per business need

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.